Safety Flash
Injuries to the eyes and face
Injuries to the eyes and face
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 09/24
- Line of FirePersonal Protective EquipmentPressure Systems
- Line of firePressure systems
- Inspection and maintenance
- Hand toolsHosePersonal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresStop-work authority
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Three crew incidents involve a screwdriver striking a cheek, an unplanned hydraulic-fluid release injuring a crane driver’s face and eye, and airborne debris entering an eye despite safety glasses. The flash discusses tool choice, written work instructions, refresher training, appropriate eye protection, engineering controls and stop-work authority.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A member reports a number of incidents where crew have sustained injuries to the face.
IMCA SF 09/24. Themes: line of fire, personal protective equipment, pressure systems.